Rhode Island Senate Open championed by late Sen. Ruggerio carries on for 5th year supporting Hasbro Children’s

Fifth annual golf tournament carries forward the charitable legacy of the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio A Rhode Island Senate tradition championed by the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio has now generated more than $200,000 for …

Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce New “Work & Wonder” Podcast spotlights community, business

Each episode explores a different guest’s path, perspective, and connection to the regional business community, offering listeners insight into the work and the people behind Rhode Island’s economy. The podcast is recorded at Chamber member Dan Phillip’s …

Rhode Island Weather for August 18, 2026

For Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect an improving day with patchy fog in the morning, then cloudy skies becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, a high near 80–83°F, light north winds around 5 mph, and low rain chances. Morning starts with …

Elisha supplies hundreds of Rhode Island educators with free school supplies

(WJAR) — The Elisha Project helped hundreds of Rhode Island educators start the year on the right foot. On Tuesday it provided school supplies to about 500 educators. The Elisha Project provided school supplies to hundreds of teachers on Aug. 18, 2026. ( …

Real Housewives of Rhode Island Stars Tease ‘Special’ RHUGT Cameo

Real Housewives of Rhode Island stars Alicia Carmody and Jo-Ellen Tiberi discussed their upcoming appearance on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. The newcomers filmed a cameo alongside veteran Housewives. Both women described the experience as …

Four Turbines to Go at US Offshore Wind Farm Set to Power Rhode Island and Connecticut

The Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in the US is more than 95 per cent complete, with 61 of the 65 turbines installed, according to information Ørsted shared in its half-year results on 13 August. At the company’s Sunrise Wind project site in the US, 20 …

Rhode Island residents demand answers after PFAS found in wells near fire station

High PFAS readings in private drinking water wells near a Tiverton, Rhode Island, fire station have left residents seeking more detailed explanations from town officials. Here's what to know Questions dominated an Aug. 12 town meeting as residents …

Rhode Island hospital on lockdown after reports of an active shooter

South County Hospital was placed on lockdown on Monday afternoon after reports of a shooter, but the police said there were no confirmed reports of one and that no victims had been identified(Image: Courtesy South County Hospital) A hospital in Rhode …

5 Rhode Island squid spill leaves a slimy mess, shuts down road for hours

Bomb and shooting threat at Rhode Island hospital unfounded

A bomb and shooting threat at a hospital in Rhode Island has been determined to be unfounded after police and bomb detection dogs searched the facility and found no threat, according to authorities. The incident began at 12:48 p.m. Monday when a …